Police action follows complaint by medical associations alleging unauthorised surgical procedures without proper facilities
A homoeopathy doctor known for her popularity on social media and her assistant were arrested in Chennai for allegedly performing unauthorised ear surgeries at a temporary clinic set up inside a hotel. Authorities said the procedures were being carried out without proper medical infrastructure or the required qualifications.
According to officials, the doctor had set up a makeshift clinic in a hotel where she was reportedly conducting earlobe repair procedures along with her assistant. The arrests were made after several medical associations raised concerns and filed a complaint regarding the unauthorised surgeries.
Medical groups alleged that procedures requiring trained allopathic specialists and proper clinical facilities were being conducted illegally. They claimed that the doctor did not have the necessary permissions or qualifications to perform such surgical treatments.
According to reports, the Mumbai-based homoeopathy practitioner and her assistant were arrested by Teynampet Police after officials conducted a raid at the hotel where the temporary clinic was operating. Investigators said the doctor had widely promoted her services on social media platforms.
The practitioner reportedly posted more than 800 videos online and claimed to have treated over 5,000 patients across more than 15 cities in India. She promoted procedures such as ear piercing and earlobe repair, attracting patients through her online presence.
Authorities said the procedure she offered is known as auroplasty, which is commonly performed to repair torn or damaged earlobes so that patients can wear earrings again. Officials noted that even minor surgical procedures like this typically require trained specialists and proper medical facilities.
Investigators found that appointments were arranged through mobile phones and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. Patients were reportedly asked to pay a booking fee of Rs 2,000 in advance before undergoing the procedure. After the raid, both accused were produced before a magistrate’s court and remanded to judicial custody.
The complaint that led to the investigation was filed by the president of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists. Following the complaint, a team from the Directorate of Medical and Rural Welfare Services conducted the raid at a hotel on Kodambakkam High Road. Police later registered a case under relevant sections of the law and launched a detailed investigation into the matter.
